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September 12, 2025

METRO transit restores bus routes for SLV students

Santa Cruz METRO transit has reversed itself and restored two extra morning routes for San Lorenzo Valley students that were to be terminated on Sept.8

How to win an election with no voting

The General Election is November 8, but for the elected public officials in four districts, two water districts, one recreation district and two school districts, there will be no votes. All 22 candidates for offices in these districts in Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley, Felton and Ben Lomond were “appointed in lieu of election” this week, because there were no opponents.

Ten candidates file for five open Scotts Valley school board positions

Scotts Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees

Volunteers from mountain fire districts help fight Soberanes fire

Three fire battalions from Scotts Valley, Zayante and Felton fire districts have pitched in, working hundreds of hours in hot, dangerous conditions to help to get the Soberanes fire in the Carmel/Big Sur area under control.

Scotts Valley detectives crack IRS scam case, return money to victim

Scotts Valley detectives working with the Bank of America have solved a notorious fraud scheme and returned $3,000 to the victim.

Three incumbents face two challengers in Scotts Valley City Council race

Two former three-time mayors and one current mayor, with a combined 40 years’ of experience. That’s the task two political newcomers have taken on in this fall’s Scotts Valley City Council elections.

San Jose visitor falls to his death in Garden of Eden swimming hole

A 23-year-old San Jose man died August 3 at the Garden of Eden swimming hole in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton.

Bus route changes and construction could mean headaches in first month of school in San Lorenzo Valley

San Lorenzo Valley Schools enter a new school year with all recent construction projects completed – a new performing arts center, new library, improvements to its athletic facilities – but the year that begins with “Cougar Day” August 19, followed by the start of classes Aug. 22 will have a few wrinkles.

Community pitches in to help Trout Farm owners

The community fundraising event at Joe’s Bar in Boulder Creek on July 27 raised more than $4,300 to help the family that operated the Trout Farm Inn destroyed by fire June 5, according to organizers.

New city manager sets priorities

 Jenny Haruyama, Scotts Valley’s new city manager who began work July 18, moved her family to the city last weekend.

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Scotts Valley police arrest 8 for DUI during late summer enforcement

Scotts Valley Police Department arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three-week period through Labor Day weekend. The enforcement...